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LCMS receives grant for healthy youth ministry

Lilly Endowment Inc. gives $250,000 to support the Synod’s efforts to help member congregations develop effective ministry for youth.

LCMS President Harrison encourages Christians to vote

Christians should take up the privilege and opportunity to vote in accord with God’s Word.

CUS Board of Directors sends letter to CTX president

The letter is a response to actions taken by Concordia University Texas.

Statement from LCMS Board of Directors on CTX selection of president

The LCMS Board of Directors releases a statement on the selection of a president by Concordia University Texas.

Harrison writes pastoral letter to CUWAA Board of Regents

The full text of the letter is now being made publicly available.

Harrison letter to CUWAA Board of Regents

A pastoral letter from the LCMS president to the Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor Board of Regents.

Synod seeks reversal of CTX governance change

On Sept. 1, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) filed a complaint against Concordia University Texas, Austin, Texas.

CTX Board of Regents declines to seat new members

On Aug. 9, Concordia University Texas (CTX), Austin, Texas, President Dr. Donald Christian notified the LCMS Board of Directors that the CTX regents elected by the Synod convention would not be seated.

LCMS BOD seeks meeting with CTX BOR

In keeping with the spirit of 2023 Resolution 7-03, the LCMS Board of Directors has reached out to the Concordia University Texas Board of Regents to request a meeting later this month.

Official notice: Election candidate changes (2023)

Corrections and changes for elections at the 2023 LCMS convention, including the final slate of candidates for First Vice-President.

LCMS and LCC Joint Statement on Koinonia Meetings

On Feb. 26–28, 2023, about fifty pastors from The Lutheran Church—Canada (LCC) and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) gathered for a koinonia meeting to deepen their mutual work on mission and ministry in Canada.

LCMS statement on Concordia University Texas

The LCMS Board of Directors and Office of the President address the action by Concordia University Texas to self-govern.

LCMS and LCC Joint Statement on Mission and Ministry in Canada

On November 21–22, 2022, representatives from The Lutheran Church—Canada (LCC) and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) met in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to discuss the work and scope of the LCMS English and SELC Districts in Canada.

More Million Dollar Life Match grants awarded during Phase 2

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has awarded 48 grants during Phase 2 of the 1 John 3 Initiative Million Dollar Life Match. The program, which offers a total of $1 million in matching grants, seeks to support LCMS congregations involved in providing beginning-of-life care in their local communities.

A joint statement from LCMS President Harrison and the Chairman of the LCMS Board of Directors about Concordia University Texas

Our Bylaws make clear: All are to carry out responsibilities “in a manner reflecting the highest degree of integrity and honesty consistent with the Scriptures, the Lutheran Confessions, the Constitution, Bylaws, and resolutions of the Synod.”